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Cultural Connections Room TBD
Individual tribes will provide an overview of their traditions, beliefs, resources, activities, etc.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) learn about cultural differences between tribes; 2) learn about
tribal resources, activities, etc.; and 3) learn how to help foster children become culturally connected.
Presented by: Tribes to be determined
Individual tribes will provide an overview of their traditions, beliefs, resources, activities, etc.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will: 1) learn about cultural differences between tribes; 2) learn about
tribal resources, activities, etc.; and 3) learn how to help foster children become culturally connected.
Presented by: Tribes to be determined
The Alcohol/Drug Spirit: Barriers and the Family Room TBD
The alcohol and drug spirit creates barriers for Native American families. Eliminate this spirit and eliminate
the barriers.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) identify the alcohol/drug spirit; 2) acknowledge barriers
that affect the family; and 3) understand that the alcohol/drug spirit cannot be eliminated but controlled.
Presented by: George Coser; Alcohol/Drug Counselor; Sac and Fox Nation Juvenile Center
The alcohol and drug spirit creates barriers for Native American families. Eliminate this spirit and eliminate
the barriers.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) identify the alcohol/drug spirit; 2) acknowledge barriers
that affect the family; and 3) understand that the alcohol/drug spirit cannot be eliminated but controlled.
Presented by: George Coser; Alcohol/Drug Counselor; Sac and Fox Nation Juvenile Center
Placement Preferences Room TBD
This session will provide an overview of the placement preferences of the Indian Child Welfare Act, including
recent case law developments and case examples.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of placement preferences. This workshop will
provide a discussion on expert testimony and its use in ICWA cases and survey case law dealing with
placement preferences issues.
Presented by: Casey Ross-Petherick, Deputy Director, Native American Legal Resource Center, Oklahoma
City University School of Law
This session will provide an overview of the placement preferences of the Indian Child Welfare Act, including
recent case law developments and case examples.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain an understanding of placement preferences. This workshop will
provide a discussion on expert testimony and its use in ICWA cases and survey case law dealing with
placement preferences issues.
Presented by: Casey Ross-Petherick, Deputy Director, Native American Legal Resource Center, Oklahoma
City University School of Law
Reach Them While They are Small Fries, Before They Become Room TBD
Couch Potatoes! Being a Role Model for a Healthy Lifestyle
Many times we are the first role model for physical activity for the children we raise and serve. We need to
know the big picture of the health problems facing this generation of children and how we can make a
difference. This session will focus on learning about the childhood obesity problem and how families and
caregivers can be effective in promoting physical activity and health eating in their home and school
environments.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) Identify the current childhood obesity epidemic and
their role in prevention of the problem; 2) identify risk factors and warning signs of Type 2 Diabetes; 3)
identify ways to help Indian youth embrace daily physical activity; and 4) identify the impact of being a
healthy role model.
Presented by: Scott Robison, Health Educator, Wewoka Indian Health Clinic
Couch Potatoes! Being a Role Model for a Healthy Lifestyle
Many times we are the first role model for physical activity for the children we raise and serve. We need to
know the big picture of the health problems facing this generation of children and how we can make a
difference. This session will focus on learning about the childhood obesity problem and how families and
caregivers can be effective in promoting physical activity and health eating in their home and school
environments.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) Identify the current childhood obesity epidemic and
their role in prevention of the problem; 2) identify risk factors and warning signs of Type 2 Diabetes; 3)
identify ways to help Indian youth embrace daily physical activity; and 4) identify the impact of being a
healthy role model.
Presented by: Scott Robison, Health Educator, Wewoka Indian Health Clinic
Coordination and Collaboration Between States and Tribes Room TBD
This workshop will provide information on the Title IV-B regulation requirements regarding coordination and
collaboration for States and Tribes, including ICWA compliance. There will be a discussion of the current
Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) collaboration information in the Oklahoma CFSP as compared to Tribal
CFSPs. Additional Region VI State collaboration and coordination efforts will be shared to compare with
Oklahoma. A discussion to surround problem solving ideas to improve Tribal/State coordination and
collaboration will also be held.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) understand the federal regulation surrounding
coordination and collaboration for States and Tribes in 45 CFR 1357.15(1) and (m) and Section 422(b)(8) and
(9) of the Social Security Act; 2) identify how any of the coordination and/or collaboration efforts on the part
of States and/or Tribes are measurable over the next five years; and 3) problem solve and identify methods
to improve the coordination and collaboration efforts between States and Tribes.
Presented by: Dana Huckabee, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI; Nanette Bishop, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI
This workshop will provide information on the Title IV-B regulation requirements regarding coordination and
collaboration for States and Tribes, including ICWA compliance. There will be a discussion of the current
Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) collaboration information in the Oklahoma CFSP as compared to Tribal
CFSPs. Additional Region VI State collaboration and coordination efforts will be shared to compare with
Oklahoma. A discussion to surround problem solving ideas to improve Tribal/State coordination and
collaboration will also be held.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) understand the federal regulation surrounding
coordination and collaboration for States and Tribes in 45 CFR 1357.15(1) and (m) and Section 422(b)(8) and
(9) of the Social Security Act; 2) identify how any of the coordination and/or collaboration efforts on the part
of States and/or Tribes are measurable over the next five years; and 3) problem solve and identify methods
to improve the coordination and collaboration efforts between States and Tribes.
Presented by: Dana Huckabee, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI; Nanette Bishop, Program Specialist, Administration for Children and Families/Children's
Bureau, Region VI
The Seven Key Elements for Room TBD
Successful Transition to Adulthood
Youth in transition from the foster care system often find themselves in difficult situations like being
unemployed, homeless, incarcerated, abusing substances, and becoming teen parents. Youth need support
to develop a holistic plan for their future that encompasses the areas of Health, Housing, Education,
Employment, Life Skills, Permanent Connections, and Essential Documents. In this learning exchange,
participants will have the opportunity to discuss struggles and strategies in helping youth to transition to
adulthood. Participants will also have the opportunity to hear from young people that are currently in
transition.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain: 1) an understanding of the Seven Key Elements for successful
transition to adulthood; 2) an awareness of the National Youth in Transition Database and how these
elements support the outcomes of service delivery; and 3) knowledge of resources to support youth in
transition.
Presented by: Nancy Mason, Program Supervisor, University of Oklahoma National Resource Center for
Youth Services
Successful Transition to Adulthood
Youth in transition from the foster care system often find themselves in difficult situations like being
unemployed, homeless, incarcerated, abusing substances, and becoming teen parents. Youth need support
to develop a holistic plan for their future that encompasses the areas of Health, Housing, Education,
Employment, Life Skills, Permanent Connections, and Essential Documents. In this learning exchange,
participants will have the opportunity to discuss struggles and strategies in helping youth to transition to
adulthood. Participants will also have the opportunity to hear from young people that are currently in
transition.
Workshop Objectives: Participants will gain: 1) an understanding of the Seven Key Elements for successful
transition to adulthood; 2) an awareness of the National Youth in Transition Database and how these
elements support the outcomes of service delivery; and 3) knowledge of resources to support youth in
transition.
Presented by: Nancy Mason, Program Supervisor, University of Oklahoma National Resource Center for
Youth Services
| Session II |
Session II Monday, November 9, 2009 01:30 p.m. - 03:00 p.m.
Ethical Issues in Tribal Court Room TBD
This presentation will focus on the ethical issues confronting attorneys tribal courts. Cultural differences and
procedures differ from state and federal courts based upon tribal codes , procedures, and customs.
Confidentiality issues confronting clients, child welfare workers, attorneys, and judges will be identified and
addressed in this workshop. (1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education in Ethics pending)
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) identify ethical issues confronting attorneys in tribal
court proceedings; 2) recognize and "flag" a possible ethical dilemma prior to and during court proceedings;
and 3) gain an understanding of an ethical issue in tribal court through a case scenario.
Presented by: Charles Edward Chapin, Attorney, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
This presentation will focus on the ethical issues confronting attorneys tribal courts. Cultural differences and
procedures differ from state and federal courts based upon tribal codes , procedures, and customs.
Confidentiality issues confronting clients, child welfare workers, attorneys, and judges will be identified and
addressed in this workshop. (1.5 hours of Continuing Legal Education in Ethics pending)
Workshop Objectives: Participants will be able to: 1) identify ethical issues confronting attorneys in tribal
court proceedings; 2) recognize and "flag" a possible ethical dilemma prior to and during court proceedings;
and 3) gain an understanding of an ethical issue in tribal court through a case scenario.
Presented by: Charles Edward Chapin, Attorney, Citizen Potawatomi Nation